Zheng Zhengqiu
Biography
Zheng Zhengqiu (1889-July 16, 1935), formerly known as Zheng Fangze. One of the earliest film writers and directors in China, the father of Chinese film. In 1913, he wrote and co-directed China's first short feature film "Die for Marriage". In 1922, with Zhang Shichuan and others, he founded the Star Film Company. On the morning of July 16, 1935, Zheng Zhengqiu died of illness in Shanghai at the age of 46.
Known For
The Death of Yuli
The Poor Children
Peach Blossom Lake
The Flower of Freedom
A Beauty of 16
Twin Sisters
Romance of a Fruit Peddler
Imperial Concubine Yang of Beijing
Wedding Festivities
My Dear Brother
Reciprocity
The Last Conscience
Xiao Qing Ren
Love and Vanity
Ashes of the Lotus
A Married Couple in Name Only
An Orphan Rescues His Grandpa
Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery